CRPF Jawan Opens Fire; Kills 2 Colleagues & Injures 8 Before Killing Self in Manipur
In a shocking incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan opened fire at a CRPF camp in Manipur, killing two of his own colleagues on the spot and injuring eight others. In a tragic turn of events, the jawan also took his own life by using his service weapon.
The incident took place on Thursday at the CRPF camp in Lamsang under Imphal West District in Manipur. According to reports, the jawan, whose identity has not been revealed, suddenly opened fire on his colleagues without any apparent provocation.
The victims of the firing incident were identified as Head Constable Sanjay Kumar and Constable Rajesh Kumar. Both were killed on the spot, while eight others, including an officer, were injured in the firing. The injured personnel were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
After the firing, the jawan, who was reportedly in a state of distress, took his own life by using his service weapon. The Manipur Police have confirmed the incident and are investigating the matter to determine the reasons behind the jawan’s actions.
Senior officers of the police and CRPF rushed to the spot following the incident to take stock of the situation and provide assistance to the injured personnel.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with many expressing condolences to the families of the victims. The CRPF has also launched an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances that led to the jawan’s actions.
The incident highlights the growing stress and mental health issues faced by the armed forces personnel, especially those serving in conflict zones. The CRPF, like other paramilitary forces, has been engaged in various operations across the country, including counter-insurgency operations in Manipur.
In recent years, there have been several instances of armed forces personnel taking their own lives or opening fire on their colleagues, often citing stress, depression, and other mental health issues as the reasons. The government and the armed forces have been working to address these issues, but more needs to be done to provide support and counseling to personnel who are struggling with mental health issues.
The Manipur Police have said that they are investigating the incident to determine the reasons behind the jawan’s actions. They have also launched a probe to gather more information about the jawan’s background and any possible triggers that may have led to his actions.
The incident has also raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of armed forces personnel, particularly those serving in high-stress environments. The government and the armed forces must work together to provide adequate support and counseling to personnel who are struggling with mental health issues.
In conclusion, the incident at the CRPF camp in Manipur is a tragic reminder of the growing stress and mental health issues faced by armed forces personnel. It is essential that we provide adequate support and counseling to these personnel to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
